USC Aiken Dressage Team Reins in Competition
Aiken, SC (02/18/2020) — Members of the University of South Carolina Aiken Dressage Team competed in two shows at Averett University in Danville, Va., during which individual riders brought home ribbons and the team came in 4th after the first show and 2nd at the end of day two's show.
"Being a part of this team has been such a cool experience. Everyone is so supportive," said Jessica Wymbs, captain of the dressage team.
"We started this team for fun, but it's been so cool to see everyone on the team being so successful."
Several institutions competed in the Averett event, among them were: NC State University, Wake Forest University, St. Andrews University, and the host team.
At the end of the first show on day 1, the following USC Aiken dressage riders place in the following divisions:
Test:
- 1st level: Virginia, 6th place
- Upper training: Keileigh McMurray, 2nd place
- Lower training: Jessica Wymbs, 6th plaee
- Intro training: Katie Churchill, 1st place
Dressage Seat Equitation:
- 1st level: Sarah Cundith, 1st place
- Upper training: Bailey Hamilton, 3rd place
- Lower training: Jessica Wymbs, 2nd place
- Intro training: Katie Churchill, 4th place
Overall. USC Aiken placed 4th at the end of the first show.
At the end of the second show the following USC Aiken dressage riders place in the following divisions:
Test:
- 1st level: Virginia Quarles, 2nd place
- Upper training: Keileigh McMurray, 2nd place
- Upper training: Bailey Hamilton, 5th place
- Lower training: Jessica Wymbs, 1st place
- Intro training: Katie Churchill, 6th place
Dressage Seat Equitation:
- 1st level: Sarah Cundith, 1st place
- Upper training: Bailey Hamilton, 2nd place
- Lower training: Jessica Wymbs, 3rd place
- Intro training: Katie Churchill, 6th place
Overall, USC Aiken came in 2nd at the end of the second show, and Wymbs was reserve high point for the day.
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Members of the USC Aiken Dressage Team brought home ribbons from shows at Averett University including, from left: Jessica Wymbs, Katie Churchill, Sarah Cundith, Keiliegh McMurray, Virginia Quarles, and Bailey Hamilton.
Members of the USC Aiken Dressage Team brought home ribbons from shows at Averett University including, from left: Katie Churchill, Jessica Wymbs, Keiliegh McMurray, Bailey Hamilton, Virginia Quarles, and Sarah Cundith.